November 21-December 25

Why spend hours in traffic getting to the mall, searching for a parking space,and fighting the crowds, when you can find unique and affordable gifts right here in South Side!

GIVE, SHOP, SAVE

After November 21st, donate 2 non-perishable food items at any of our collection boxes listed below and receive a coupon booklet filled with savings for your favorite South Side merchants and restaurants.  Donations will be used to stock The Brashear Association Food Pantry.

The Brashear Association will graciously accept any non-perishable food donations. However, the following items tend to be the most costly and most difficult to keep stocked.

• Tuna
• Canned Chicken
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Spaghetti
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Cereal
• Baby food and diapers

Collection boxes can be found at:

riverset credit union

53 South 10th Street

South Side Cinemas

425 Cinema Drive

The Brashear Association

2000 Sarah Street

South Side Local Development Company

2000 East Carson Street

City Theatre Company

1300 Bingham Street

Breathe Yoga Company

1113 East Carson Street

Colors of Carson Street

by Johno Prascak

Colors of Carson Street was commissioned by South Side Local Development Company to coincide with the Pittsburgh 250 celebrations. The piece is a vivid interpretation of cyclists through the East Carson Street historic district with the cityscape rising in the background. All proceeds from the sale of Colors of Carson Street will benefit the programs of South Side Local Development Company.

To purchase prints online, click here!

Prints may also be purchased via telephone at 412-481-0651 x. 10 or by visiting the South Side Local Development Company offices at 2000 East Carson Street between 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

Hill Top Homes

Building a New Neighborhood

Phase 1 of the Hilltop Housing Initiative is complete and homes are available for sale! The Initiative is a 45-unit affordable housing development intended to revitalize Pittsburgh's Allentown, Beltzhoover, and Knoxville neighborhoods. Six of the first eight homes on Beltzhoover and Industry streets are still available. If you are interested, please contact Carol Foster Allen of Northwood Realty Services at 412-367-3200 x. 260 or carol@carolfosterallen.com.

Explore South Side and other city neighborhoods with new tours South Side is one of seven city neighborhoods featured on the new Pittsburgh Neighborhood Tours. The other neighborhoods are Bloomfield, Lawrenceville, Mt. Washington, North Side, Oakland, and the Strip District.

The website includes profiles of the neighborhoods, along with travel tips. The site also features several self-guided tours, such as Pious Pittsburgh, Sounds of the City, and Pittsburgh Arts Big and Small.

Fun features for residents and visitors include "Share my Pittsburgh Story"and "Send a Postcard" sections. The site even offers information on special events and ways that urban explorers can either "Spare no Expense" or get "Cheap Thrills" in the neighborhoods.

Pittsburgh Neighborhood Tours was financed by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

This site was funded in part by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Government.